The Uyghurs:  History of A People at the Center of Asia, Part 1
4 March, 2017      
9:30 am - 11:30am  (extended program) ​

Join First Saturday PDX  for a special extended presentation, the first in a series of two programs to learn about a significant minority group in China: the Uyghur people, their origins and their culture.

In Part 1, Dr. Tuersun, a recently retired professor of History and Ethnology from Xinjiang University, will introduce the Uyghur people of the Xinjiang Autonomous Region in northwest China.  The ancient Silk Road traversed Xinjiang, enabling trade and the exchange of ideas from diverse cultures and tribes, and allowing them to flourish for centuries.  Dr. Tuersun will lead us through the complex history and development of the Uyghur people, exploring economic, religious, and political topics. Come and acquire insights about the identity and origins of the Uyghur people. ​

Part 2 will cover the Culture of the Uyghur people,  including the food, art and music.  Come join us in the 2017 - 2018 Season for this presentation.

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Calendar Updates: 
​The Magic of Rhododendrons: A Visit to Crystal Springs  is rescheduled for April 1st.
Contemporary Chinese Society: A View from the Films of Zhang Yimou , cancelled in January  due to bad weather, is now rescheduled for May 6th. ​

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Our educational program series has been developed in collaboration with PSU’s Institute for Asian Studies, and is free and open to the public.​  First Saturday PDX  full season schedule and descriptions available HERE

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Portland State University, Academic & Student Recreation Ctr (ASRC),  Room 230
1800 SW 6th Ave, Portland OR 97201
Excellent MAX and bus transportation is right by the venue; plan your Trimet trip HERE.   There is also a nearby parking structure at SW 6th and Harrison with an entrance on 6th Avenue is also available.
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https://www.pdx.edu/transportation/hourly-visitor-parking​​​